VfB Stuttgart Team News Page 27 - Soccer

Florian Muller - Concedes twice in draw Muller conceded two goals and made four saves in Tuesday's 2-2 draw at Hoffenheim.

Impact Muller conceded twice Tuesday, with the second goal coming in the 94th minute to turn a win into a draw. It did not help that his team was playing a man short due to a Naouirou Ahamada red card in the 78th minute. Muller did make four saves though, his most since Oct. 22 at Dortmund. He faces a much more difficult matchup Friday at RB Leipzig who have scored 37 goals in 17 matches this season.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wataru Endo - Scores in draw Endo scored one goal on one shot and won two of three tackles attempted in Tuesday's 2-2 draw at Hoffenheim.

Impact Endo scored in the 77th minute Tuesday, a goal that would have been the winner if not for Andrej Kramaric's 94th minute equalizer. It marked his third goal this season and his first since Oct. 15 versus Bochum. Endo did not get anything going on the attack outside of his goal, but did win two of three attempted tackles in the draw.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Naouirou Ahamada - Sent off Tuesday Ahamada was shown two yellow cards during the second half of Tuesday's clash with Hoffenheim.

Impact Ahamada will miss a Friday trip to Leipzig after being sent off during Tuesday's match. The midfielder will likely be replaced by Josha Vagnoman during Friday's clash though it's possible Enzo Millot gets the start instead. Ahamada will be eligible to return for a Feb. 5th clash with Werder Bremen.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Silas Katompa Mvumpa - Subs off injured Silas was brought off with an apparent injury during the second half of Tuesday's clash with Hoffenheim.

Impact Silas went down and required treatment before being subbed off in favor of Juan Perea. The midfielder was unable to carry on, a concern in particular with how the season has gone for Silas, with issues on and off the pitch costing him large swathes of the last two seasons. Perea could see a larger role for a Friday trip to Leipzig if Silas is ruled out.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tiago Tomas - Brought off limping Tomas came off with an apparent injury during the first half of Tuesday's clash with Hoffenheim.

Impact Tomas came off limping and was replaced up top by Chris Fuhrich. Tomas has been productive when on the pitch and would be a major loss if the injury proves to be serious. Tomas' first chance to return is a Friday trip to Leipzig.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Borna Sosa - Out against Hoffenheim Sosa (strain) is not in Stuttgart's match day squad for Tuesday's clash against Hoffenheim.

Impact Sosa is making progress with his recovery from a muscular issue but he's not quite ready for Tuesday's match. Nikolas Nartey is getting another start at left-back in his place against Hoffenheim.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dan Zagadou - Limited to individual work Zagadou was unable to train with the full first team ahead of Tuesday's matchup with Hoffenheim due to a ligament injury.

Impact With the quick turnaround from this mid-week clash, Zagadou should probably be considered doubtful, at best, to play against Leipzig on Friday. The defender should be in contention to reclaim his spot in central defense once given the all-clear where he should rack up plenty of clearances, blocks and interceptions.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Laurin Ulrich - Still sidelined Tuesday Ulrich (illness) will not be available versus Hoffenheim on Tuesday.

Impact Considering Ulrich has made just one five-minute appearance for the club this season, his absence is unlikely to impact the majority of fantasy players. Even once cleared to play, Ulrich figures to remain a fringe squad member.

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Florian Muller - Single save draw Muller recorded one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Mainz.

Impact Muller faced just two shots and stopped only one of them for the draw Saturday. The goalkeeper has just one clean sheet in 16 appearances and has struggled to really step up. Still a point to start the second half isn't awful for a Stuttgart side that has struggled for any sort of form.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Silas Katompa Mvumpa - Creates two chances Silas generated two shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Mainz. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 70th...

Impact Silas created a pair of chances during Saturday's draw, producing an impressive showing on the right wing. Silas has finally gotten over injury and off the pitch issues and has established himself as a nailed-on starter once more. The winger has all the potential in the world for an elite second half, especially with this sort of volume.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wataru Endo - Assists in return Endo assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Mainz.

Impact Endo got the start to kick off the second half of the Bundesliga and immediately got on the scoresheet. It's the perfect start to the second half after a quiet opening few months left Endo without an assist. The midfielder will hope to build on this as Stuttgart look to avoid the drop once more.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sehrou Guirassy - Nets Saturday Guirassy scored one goal to go with five shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Mainz.

Impact Guirassy scored his fifth goal in 11 appearances (10 starts) during Saturday's draw. The forward ended the first half of the season in flying form and picked up right where he left off with yet another goal. Guirassy took some time to adjust to the Stuttgart attack, but now that he has he will hope to build a strong 2023.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Borna Sosa - Training individually Sosa (strain) was able to participate in partial training with Stuttgart on Sunday, according to manager Bruno Labbadia ahead of Tuesday's clash against Hoffenheim.

Impact Sosa missed Saturday's draw against Mainz due to injury, but Labbadia said Monday that he is hopeful Sosa will be able to fully integrate with the squad "soon." Nikolas Nartey could continue in his place at left-back against Hoffenheim if necessary.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

VfB Stuttgart - 1. FSV Mainz 05 1-1 | Highlights | Matchday 16 – Bundesliga 2022/23

JANUARY 22, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Silas Katompa Mvumpa - Starting against Mainz Silas is fit and in the starting XI to face Mainz on Saturday.

Impact Silas returns from a muscle strain in time to start during Stuttgart's Bundesliga return. The attacker has scored three goals and provided two assists as a nailed on starter for Stuttgart.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Fuhrich - Available against Mainz Fuhrich is fit and in the match day squad to face Mainz on Saturday.

Impact Fuhrich returns from shoulder surgery in time to take up a role on the bench. The forward has scored twice in 14 appearances and is available if needed Saturday.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Borna Sosa - Yet to train Sosa (strain) has yet to train, manager Bruno Labbadia told reporters.

Impact Sosa has yet to return to training and is out for the opening stages of the second half of the Bundesliga. There's no exact timeline for his return, but his manager mentioned they wouldn't rush Sosa back into the team as one of their key players.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Fuhrich - Status in doubt post-surgery Fuhrich (shoulder) is a doubt for Saturday's clash with Mainz due to a shoulder surgery he underwent, according to manager Bruno Labbadia.

Impact Fuhrich played through the issue until the World Cup break but had to undergo shoulder surgery that now threatens his availability for the second half kick off. The forward saw a major role in the first half of the season and will hope to be back in the starting XI sooner rather than later. Silas will see a major role while Fuhrich recovers full fitness.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Laurin Ulrich - Ruled out Saturday Ulrich (illness) is out for Saturday's match with Mainz due to a severe flu, manager Bruno Labbadia announced.

Impact Ulrich is dealing with a "very severe" flu and is now out. The winger made his debut shortly before the international break and seems set for a significant role during the second half of the Bundesliga. Ulrich's next chance to play is a Tuesday trip to Hoffenheim.

JANUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Borna Sosa - Back with club Sosa was training individually with Stuttgart on Wednesday ahead of the clash against Mainz at the weekend.

Impact Sosa started five of Croatia's seven World Cup matches in their run to the semifinals this winter, but he's back with his club team now as the Bundesliga season nears its resumption following an extended winter break. Sosa has recorded five assists in 12 appearances (10 starts) for Stuttgart, but Hiroki Ito or Chris Fuhrich could replace him at left-back/left wing-back if necessary.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Borna Sosa - Available for third place match Sosa is fit and in the match day squad for Saturday's match against Morocco.

Impact Sosa left training on Friday with a muscular issue, but is listed among the substitutes for Saturday's match. Pending the extent of his fitness Sosa could play a role from the bench if called upon.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Borna Sosa - Leaves training early Sosa left Friday's training session with a muscular injury, according to reporter Richard Wilson ahead of Saturday's third-place game against Morocco.

Impact Sosa seems unlikely to be available Saturday pending further tests. He only played for the first half of Tuesday's semifinal loss to Argentina but also struggled with fatigue when missing the win over Japan. If he's unable to start, Borna Barisic could take his place at left-back.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Borna Sosa - Impresses in win Sosa won two-of-five tackles and logged two crosses (one accurate) during Friday's win over Brazil after penalties.

Impact Sosa returned after missing the win over Japan due to fatigue and went deep into extra time before departing. He should continue to start over the final two rounds of the World Cup, offering a capable two-way fullback with 18 crosses and 12 tackles made in four appearances.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Borna Sosa - Starting against Brazil Sosa (rest) made the starting lineup for Friday's quarterfinal against Brazil.

Impact Sosa returns after missing the win over Japan due to fatigue, pushing Borna Barisic back to the bench. A capable attacking full-back, Sosa has created two chances on 16 crosses in three starts.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pascal Stenzel - Returns in training camp Stenzel (illness) returned to training after an illness ruled him out for the final match before the World Cup.

Impact Stenzel took part in Stuttgart's tour of the United States and is expected to be fully fit for the second half of the Bundesliga. The defender was ruled out with a minor illness before the Winter break.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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